Accounting Clerk - AP/AR
Accounting Clerk - AP/AR
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Job Description
Company Background: Itochu Building Products (IBP) is the largest manufacturer and distributor of fencing products in North America. IBP Holdings is comprised of Alta Forest Products Master Halco and US Premier Tube Mills. Headquartered in Dallas Texas IBP has facilities across the US and Canada. IBP Holdings is your local fencing expert.
This position will be at Alta Forest Products HQ in Chehalis WA. Alta Forest Products is the worlds largest producer of wood fence boards specializing in Western Red Cedar and other premium species found in the Pacific and Inland Northwest forests. In addition to producing fence boards and pallet stock lumber Altas zero-wood-waste sawmills produce by-products such as wood chips sawdust mulch and bio-fuel. Headquartered in centrally-located Chehalis Washington Alta operates fence board sawmills and reload facilities in four rural communities in the region: Morton WA; Shelton WA; Amanda Park WA; Naples ID; Bonners Ferry ID; and Winlock WA.
The Role:
Our company is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our team. The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for supporting the Accounting team by maintaining current and accurate records pertaining to log accounting inventories transfers payments invoice reconciliation processing and general AP/AR support duties. In conjunction with other accounting team members the person will ensure that payments are timely and accurately recorded in the accounting system and will handle the resolution of account discrepancies and procedural inquiries when necessary.
What Youll Do
- Reconcile issues relative to purchase orders invoices receivers and payments
- Code verify and electronically upload account data into accounting software
- Process payments for logs trucking purchase orders and invoices as assigned
- Assist with month-end closing duties
- Perform and complete check printing mailing and processing of electronic payments
- Generate statistical summary reports as required
- Support other areas in the Accounting Department as needed and requested
- Other duties as assigned
What You Offer
- A secondary degree in accounting or a related field is preferred
- Previous experience of at least one year that is directly related to the duties outlined
- Knowledge of standard accounts payable and receivable policies procedures and regulations
- Basic understanding of the general ledger chart of accounts
- Strong MS Office skills with at least Intermediate Excel skills
- Self-disciplined with attention to detail
- Must have strong organizational and analytical skills
- Must be able to work effectively in a team
- Must be highly motivated with exceptional problem-solving skills
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this Job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing this job the employee typically works in an interior office environment. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this Job include Close vision Distance vision Peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk climb balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
Work Schedule
A typical schedule for this role is Monday through Friday with 8-hour days.
This position is considered non-exempt per FLSA guidelines and eligible for overtime. A typical schedule requires the ability to work 40 hours a week. Flexibility to work evenings or weekends may be necessary to accommodate critical goals and objectives. Flexible hours or schedules may be accommodated.
What We Offer
Small company big opportunity! Alta aims to be an industry leader in product quality and employee experience by investing in and growing its employees and mills. Alta Forest Products offers a competitive salary and one of the best benefits packages in the industry.
- Pay: $23 - $30 per hour (actual starting wage is dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Incredible Group Benefits Programs Including Medical Dental and Vision Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance EE & Dependents
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance (Accident Hospital & Critical Illness)
- 401(k) Matching Plan
- Semi-Annual Bonus Program
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Employee Assistance Program
Itochu Building Products and Alta Forest Products are equal-opportunity employers. They consider all applicants regardless of race color national origin religion or creed gender disability marital status familial status age sexual orientation and gender identity.
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Time Management
- Accounting Tally
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Vendor Management
- Organizational Skill
- Administrative Support
- Accounts Management
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Communication
- General Ledger Accounts
- Financial Statements
- Sales Account Management
- Account Payables Management
